48661 ZIP Code, West Branch, MI
48661 is a ZIP code in West Branch, Michigan in Ogemaw County. It covers 264 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 48656, 48610 and 48654. 10,618 people live here in 4,726 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $61,377, below the Michigan median of $72,875; the median age is 50.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Branch, MI
- County: Ogemaw County
- Land area: 264 sq mi
- Population: 10,618
- Median household income: $61,377
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,618 |
| Households | 4,726 |
| Median household income | $61,377 |
| Income per person | $34,290 |
| Median age | 50 |
| Homeowners | 79.1% |
| Median home value | $177,000 |
| Median rent | $840 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 9.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 20.0% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 13.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 16.5% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.0% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 26.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.6% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 48661
401 business establishments with 4,523 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 80
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 63
- Accommodation and Food Services: 41
- Construction: 38
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 38
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 25
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Manufacturing: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 48656 — St. Helen CDP, MI (11.4 mi)
- 48610 — Skidway Lake CDP, MI (12.4 mi)
- 48654 — Rose City city, MI (12.4 mi)
- 48635 — Lupton CDP, MI (12.9 mi)
- 48756 — Skidway Lake CDP, MI (14.3 mi)
- 48636 (18.7 mi)
- 48651 — Prudenville CDP, MI (19.2 mi)
- 48659 — Sterling village, MI (19.7 mi)
Areas that include 48661
- West Branch, MI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ogemaw County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Michigan ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in Ogemaw County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Ogemaw County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Ogemaw County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ogemaw County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Ogemaw County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Ogemaw County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Ogemaw County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 48661, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 48661 in?
- 48661 is a West Branch, MI mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 48661 in?
- 48661 is in Ogemaw County.
- What is the population of 48661?
- About 10,618 people (±398), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,535.
- What is the median household income in 48661?
- $61,377 (±$3,910), compared with $72,875 for Michigan as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 48661?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 48661 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 48661?
- The closest, measured center to center: 48656 (11.4 mi, St. Helen), 48610 (12.4 mi, Skidway Lake), 48654 (12.4 mi, Rose City), 48635 (12.9 mi, Lupton), 48756 (14.3 mi, Skidway Lake) and 48636 (18.7 mi).
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